Memorials may be made to Safe Harbor Hospice, Fredricktown, MO. Melvin Farmer, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, died on Friday, January 8, 2010 at the age of 88. Dearest husband of the late Lois H. Farmer; dear son of the late William and Grace Farmer; devoted father of Stanley K. (Linda) Farmer, Sandra C. (Larry Craig) Raymer and the late Bobby Ray Farmer and David Lee Farmer; beloved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 23; dear uncle of nieces and nephews; dear brother of Randel Myrle Farmer; He is preceded in death by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. He was employed as a Miner at St. Joe Lead in Viburnum, MO before his retirement.